Workplace injuries are one of the leading causes of injuries in Florida each year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workplace injuries declined 10% in 2010. Construction accidents are the most deadly type of workplace accident. Employers are required to maintain federal and state safety standards for their workers. Here are some facts about […]
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US Boating Accident Statistics
Doug / 02-03-2012 / Boat Accidents
With boating season just around the corner, many residents and tourists are looking forward to enjoying Florida’s gorgeous lakes and beaches. There is nothing better than hitting the water on a nice sunny day with family and friends. But you must always make safety the number one priority. A boating accident can turn a day […]
One Killed and Four Injured in Florida Truck Accident
Doug / 01-13-2012 / Auto Accidents
The Florida Highway Patrol shut down I-95 after a chemical truck accident on December 29, 2011, according to sources. The driver of the truck, 66-year-old Francis Trammell of Neptune Beach, died in the crash. The chemical truck that Trammell was driving ran into the back of a logging truck, according to Sgt. Kim Montes of […]
Man Pinned Underneath Semi Truck in Orlando
Doug / 01-09-2012 / Car Accident
Orange County firefighters rescued a man pinned under a tractor-trailer on December 30, according to sources. The truck accident occurred when the man ran his Kia into the back of the truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The accident occurred at the intersection of Orange Blossom Train and Robinson Street in Zellwood. The victim […]
Texas A&M Football Player from Jacksonville Killed in Truck Accident
Doug / 01-06-2012 / Car Accident
A senior at Texas A&M from Jacksonville died after a car accident on December 22, according to JacksonvilleProgress.com. Joseph Villavisencio, 22, was a senior on the Texas A&M football team. He was driving in Texas when he swerved to avoid a buzzard and collided head-on with a semi-truck. “The driver over-corrected, causing him to cross […]
Is Your Doctor On His Cell Phone During Your Heart Surgery?
Doug / 01-04-2012 / Dangerous
Everyone is now aware of the dangers of drivers being distracted by smart phones and other devices, but what about distracted physicians? According to recent surveys and DigitalJournal.com, it is a rising trend that most people are completely unaware of. In addition to an increase in the usage of electronic devices, some surgeons have their […]
Man Arrested Following Fatal Hit-and-Run
Doug / 12-23-2011 / Auto Accidents
Tampa police arrested a man they suspect may have been responsible for a hit-and-run car accident, according to Fox News in Tampa. The deadly accident occurred on a Sunday night—December 10—after 28-year-old Henry Michael Tippins left Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Tippins ran a red light in his 2003 […]
5-Year-Old Florida Girl Killed in Hit-and-Run
Doug / 12-16-2011 / Auto Accidents
A 5-year-old girl is dead after a tragic hit-and-run car accident in Bradenton, Florida, according to MyFoxTampaBay.com. Friends and family held a candlelight vigil near the spot where young Kimora Samuel was killed after being hit by a car that fled the scene. “Just so hard right now,” said Sherley Mathieu, Kimora’s mother. “Real hard.” […]
Son Of PGA Golfer Nearly Killed In Florida Truck Accident
Doug / 12-12-2011 / Car Accident
27-year-old Devon Quigley, son of PGA golfer Dana Quigley, remains in critical condition following a truck accident, according to sources. Quigley was returning from a birthday party when his BMW collided with a semi truck and he suffered serious injuries. “The doctors here didn’t think Devon was going to make it through the first night […]
Family Of Hit-and-Run Victim Finally Get Closure
Doug / 12-07-2011 / Auto Accidents
The family of the victim of a hit-and-run is finally getting some closure, according to the Clinton Herald. Jeannie Fisher died in the accident 10 months ago in Florida. Her son, Taylor and mother, Pat were deeply saddened. Fisher died on February 4 when a Ford truck hit her as she was crossing the street. […]
FAMU Band Member Killed After Hazing Incident
Doug / 12-05-2011 / Dangerous
Police in Orange County, Florida confirmed that illegal hazing is to blame in the wrongful death of Robert Champion at Florida A&M University, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Champion was a drum major for the university’s band. Several parents of band members have been complaining about verbal and physical abuse lately, according to Orange County […]
Man Killed In Boat Accident
Doug / 12-02-2011 / Boat Accidents
A North Carolina man is dead after a boating accident on November 22, according to sources. The boat, driven by a 71-year-old man from Lumberton, struck a jetty next to Wrightsville Beach, according to Fred Gorchess of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. The name of the man is not available to the public at […]
MADD And Law Enforcement Taking Aim At Drunk Driving During Holidays
Doug / 11-28-2011 / WKN News
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is urging law enforcement in Orlando to crack down on drunk driving, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The organization held a press conference at the Florida Highway Patrol’s headquarters in Orlando. “When you mix driving and being impaired, it’s a recipe for disaster,” says Osceola County Sheriff Bob Hansell. There is […]
Woman Indicted Following Fatal Dog Attack
Doug / 11-25-2011 / Dangerous
The owner of a two pit bulls who mauled man to death in a vicious dog attack last summer has been indicted, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Police charged Deanna Blitch, 51, for the attack. Her son, William Braxton Blitch, 25, is charged with resisting and officer without violence and providing false information. The man […]
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